December 20, 2022 · Written by Foodtolive Team
Homemade Cranberry Marshmallows
Learn how to make homemade marshmallows with this easy recipe! These corn syrup-free cranberry marshmallows are soft and pillowy, perfect for a chocolate covered bite or dropped in a cup of hot cocoa.
Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Chill Time: 6 hours | Total Time: 6 hours 40 min | Servings: 30 marshmallows
Calories: 38 | Total Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Sugar: 11g | Protein: 1g
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tbsp gelatin
- 1 cup cold water, divided
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cranberry powder*
- ⅛ tsp cream of tartar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tbsp melted butter or vegetable oil
- ⅔ cups powdered sugar, for dusting
- 3 tbsp arrowroot powder or tapioca starch or potato starch, for dusting
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Grease a 9×9 inch pan with butter or vegetable oil, then dust it with a mix of arrowroot powder and powdered sugar.
- In a stand mixer bowl (or a large mixing bowl if using a handheld mixer), add ½ cup of cold water and all the gelatin. Let it sit for 10 min.
- In a separate pan, combine the remaining water, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Attach a candy thermometer to the pan and heat until it reaches 238-240 degrees Fahrenheit (soft ball stage). Remove from heat immediately.
- With the mixer on low, slowly pour the hot syrup into the gelatin mixture while it’s running.
- Once all the syrup is added, turn the mixer to medium-high and whip until the mixture becomes thick and lukewarm, about 5 min.
- During the last minute of whipping, add vanilla extract and cranberry powder.
- Transfer the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan and let it set for at least 6 hours.
- Invert the marshmallow onto a work surface dusted with powdered sugar. Cut into squares using a knife or pizza cutter, then toss the marshmallows in powdered sugar to coat all sides. Shake off the excess.
- Enjoy your homemade marshmallows! Store them in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
NOTES:
- Feel free to use different superfood powders such as blueberry powder, cherry powder, raspberry powder, strawberry powder, etc.
This recipe inspired by Food & Wine
